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FN08 FTZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,661 mi
Last recorded97,661 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 FTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 97,661 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear chassis excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area and it doesn't affect the steering or brakes

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken - exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 14 Jul 2017 97,661 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear chassis excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area and it doesn't affect the steering or brakes

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken - exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear inner upper chassis holed and rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2016 87,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear inner upper chassis holed and rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,127 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 65,884 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 65,884 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,169 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,543 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,696 miles

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 28 Oct 2011 42,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear in front brake discs

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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FN08 FTZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN08 FTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FN08 FTZ registered?

FN08 FTZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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